Electrical wires and connectors for Super Pressure Balloon Instrumentation system

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center seeks to procure electrical wires and connectors to support instrumentation for the agency's Super Pressure Balloon program. Quotes are due by February 26, 2024 for the lowest price technically acceptable contract, which incorporates standard commercial item clauses and terms. The solicitation, number 80NSSC24860525Q, has specifications for various gauges of shielded and unshielded twisted pair wires, single conductor wires, ground lugs, and connector types to be manufactured and delivered by June 30, 2024 at the place of performance in Thief River Falls, Minnesota.

This requirement has a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334290 (other communications equipment manufacturing) and PSC code 6645 (cable, cord, and wire assemblies: communications equipment). The period of performance is from February 16, 2024 through completion of deliveries by June 30, 2024. Offerors must meet the technical specifications outlined in the statement of work for quantities of electrical wires and connectors to support strain and load data collection as part of the agency's Ultra Long-Duration Balloon flight qualification effort.